A woman arrested in connection with a collision which left two children fighting for their lives has been released on bail.

Six people, including three children, were taken to hospital following the incident in the car park of Westgate Sports Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle .

A car is said to have driven into crowds at around 9.15am on Sunday following Eid prayers.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested but police assured the public that the collision was “not terror-related”.

Northumbria Police said it was believed the female driver had been celebrating Eid - the festival to mark the end of Ramadan - with her family before getting into her car and colliding with pedestrians.

On Monday morning, officers confirmed that four people remained in hospital receiving treatment, while the woman had been bailed.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Police enquiries continue as we try to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.

“The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.

“Of the six people injured during the incident four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries.